The Queensland Government has announced the formation of the State’s new Skills and Training Taskforce, which will be responsible for developing a roadmap for the state’s vocational education and training sector.

 

Queensland Premier Campbell Newman announced Michael Roche, Chief Executive Officer of the Queensland Resources Council would lead the Skills and Training Taskforce, and be joined by other key industry and business leaders as well as public and private training providers.

 

“Mr Roche will work with members from other key Queensland industry sectors including construction, agriculture and tourism to overhaul the State’s training sector and meet current skills shortages and future skills needs,” Premier Newman said.

 

“Strengthening our vocational education and training (VET) sector is a key part of delivering on my Government’s commitments by ensuring we have a skilled and productive workforce.”

 

Mr Newman said all taskforce members were experts in their fields and were well-placed to bring renewed vigour to the diverse skills and training landscape.

 

The Skills and Training Taskforce members are:


Members:

The appointed members are:

  • Michael Roche, Queensland Resources Council (Chair)
  • Daniel Gschwind, Queensland Tourism Industry Council
  • Warwick Temby, Housing Industry Association
  • Matthew Martyn-Jones, Australian Industry Group
  • Alex Livingstone, Growcom
  • Gary Black, National Retail Association
  • Pat McKendry, Careers Australia Group
  • Claire Field, Australian Council for Private Education and Training
  • Michael Ravbar, Construction Forestry Mining and Energy Union


Official Members:

Official members include representatives of key Government agencies, as follows:

  • Julie Grantham, Director-General, Department of Education, Training and Employment
  • Jon Grayson, Director-General, Department of the Premier and Cabinet
  • Helen Gluer, Under Treasurer, Department of Treasury and Trade